Night out fodder

Hang Dai, Camden StFriday January 27th, 10.30pm – lateFree entry
Ring in the Chinese New Year with a few vinyl tunes at Dublin’s newest – and coolest – Chinese restaurant. The sound system in this place is perfect for an underground all-night dance party, so leave your heels at home and opt for sneaks instead.

International Bar, Wicklow StFriday February 3rd, 7pm (doors 6.30pm)€7
Despite our vast and varied vocabularies, just 7% of human communication is verbal. In her new comedy show, Louise Reay experiments with the remaining 93%. It’s a comedy show in Chinese… for people who don’t speak Chinese. Confused? You’ll have to head along to find out more.

National Botanic Gardens, GlasnevinThursday February 9th, 2pm – 3.30pm & 3pm – 4.30pmFree. Booking required.
Us Irish love tea, but the Chinese make a full-on occasion of it. Learn more about the sensory experience that is a Chinese Tea Ceremony, while enjoying a few cups of your fave brew.

Temple Bar, Dublin City Centre and Chinatown areaSunday January 29th, 2pm – 4pm€25
Explore Dublin by bike, check out some of the city’s best Asian restaurants (while enjoying free samples, obvs), and learn more about the fascinating history of Dublin’s Chinese community.

Lao Restaurant, Parnell Sq WestThursday February 2nd, 6.30pm – 8.30pm€20 including food and a non-alcoholic drink
In China, grabbing a hot pot with friends is the best – and tastiest – way to catch up. If you’ve never dipped marinated chicken, meat or veggies and a steaming bowl of spicy broth to cook it in front of your eyes, you haven’t lived. Lao does one of the city’s best hot pots, and during this special event you’ll learn how to make your own, too.

For more details and event info, check out the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival website.